getting by

The phrase “getting by” has 3 syllables: get-ting by

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛtɪŋ baɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for getting by?

In the thesaurus, “getting by” has 23 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for getting by along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for getting by

affording
carrying on
contriving
coping
doing
eking out
faring
fending for oneself
getting along
getting on
lasting
making do
making ends meet
making out
making shift
managing
scrounging
shifting
squeezing
surviving
swinging
wresting
wringing

Antonyms for getting by

collapsing
declining
failing
falling short
fizzling
floundering
giving up
slumping
waning

Example Sentences

Despite the tough economy, she's getting by with a part-time job and some freelance work.
He doesn’t live luxuriously, but he’s getting by just fine.
Many college students are used to getting by on a tight budget.
After losing his job, he’s been getting by with help from friends and family.
They’re getting by without a car by using public transportation and biking.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to getting by, such as: affording, carrying on, collapsing, contriving, coping, declining, doing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.